Citrus Production

R2,875.00

 

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Description

Learn about all aspects of citrus production.

Curriculum

Learn about all aspects of citrus production including the history of the industry, the roles of industry organisations, citrus production practices and the citrus export value chain.

 

  • Introduction to citrus production
  • The South African citrus industry
  • Citrus distribution and production
  • Citrus value chain
  • Citrus phenology
  • Citrus varieties and cultivars
  • Citrus rootstocks
  • Propagation of citrus trees
  • Land preparation and planting
  • Irrigation
  • Citrus plant nutrition
  • Citrus pruning
  • Citrus pest monitoring (scouting)
  • Major citrus pests
  • Minor citrus pests
  • Citrus diseases
  • Weed control
  • Orchard sanitation
  • Citrus harvesting
  • Citrus postharvest processes
Course Features

To receive a competence certificate, you will have to achieve 100% on the assessment. The cost is included in the course fee.

 

Please note: Candidates will get three attempts at the assessment. Each candidate will need to identify a person that will supervise the assessment. This person’s details will be entered on the e-learning platform once you receive the assessment link.

 

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